USDN Sustainable Consumption Toolkit
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Alternative Economic Indicators

State and local governments are reaching beyond national spending to explore new ways of measuring the welfare of their people.

B Corps and Benefit Corporations

B Corps and Benefit Corporations are held to higher standards for accountability and transparency than traditional for-profit businesses, and aim to use business as a force for good.

Multi-stakeholder Cooperatives

Businesses owned by a variety of stakeholder groups meet both economic and social goals for sustainable consumption through their commitment to meeting the needs of all their owners.

Worker-Owned Cooperatives—The Cleveland Model

A new co-op model links green business practices, local economic development and fair treatment and compensation for worker-owners.

Sustainable Consumption Toolkit

This toolkit was developed as part of the Urban Sustainability Directors Network’s suite of Innovation Products. Please note that this toolkit is not currently being updated but remains a resource.

Learn

  • The concept
  • Climate
  • Equity
  • Economy

Find the right tools

  • Value proposition
  • Self assessment checklist
  • Browse initiatives

Take action

  • Measurement
  • Communication

About

  • Background
  • Advisors and partners
  • Document archive

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